Obituaries

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Mark J. Shemanski

Mark J. Shemanski

Feb 3, 2021

Mark James Shemanski, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Norway, Michigan on February 3, 2021.

He was born March 30, 1955 the youngest of seven children to Dr. Leonard S. and Frances M. (Kraus) Shemanski.  Mark graduated from Wautoma High School and Indiana University with a music major.

Mark was preceded in...

Stanley P. Shemanski

Stanley P. Shemanski

Feb 3, 2021

Stanley Patrick Shemanski, 67, of rural Berlin (formerly Wautoma), passed away February 3rd, 2021 with his beloved wife and three children at his side. With Stanley’s passing so goes a life filled with compassion, acceptance and understanding in the service to others. Stanley was born February 3rd, 1954, the second youngest of seven children to Dr. Leonard...

Philip M. Czlapinski

Philip M. Czlapinski

Jan 27, 2021

Philip M. Czlapinski, age 77, of Plainfield passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Wednesday evening, January 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born March 11, 1943 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Martin A. and Myrtle L. Westover Czlapinski.  He married Carolann A. McCoy on October 5, 1963 in Chicago.

Philip was employed...

Anthony M. "Tony" Lochinger

Anthony M. "Tony" Lochinger

Jan 24, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Michael Lochinger blessed us with 80+ years on this plane, fought a courageous fight with emphysema late in life, and succumbed to COVID 19 after a 5 day battle at ThedaCare Memorial Regional Center in Neenah, WI, where he received the kindest and best of care.  This is a fact of his final days but...

Bonnie J. (Shippee)  Stillman

Bonnie J. (Shippee) Stillman

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie Jane Stillman 99, passed away on Jan. 24, 2021 at Care Pardners in Whiting, WI. She was born in Plainfield, Dec 19, 1921 to the late Ira and Mabel (Rice) Shippee. Bonnies early years were spent working on the family farm, she worked the egg route with her father for several years.  After living thru the...

Patricia Lee (Hayes)  Jones

Patricia Lee (Hayes) Jones

Jan 16, 2021

Patricia L. Jones, age 86, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born January 16, 1935 in Milwaukee the daughter of Joseph and Cathrine (Liempeck) Hayes.  She married Jerome W. Jones on October 1, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 28,...

Carrie E. (Spafford)  Schroeder

Carrie E. (Spafford) Schroeder

Jan 15, 2021

Carrie Eunice Schroeder age 89, passed away January 15, 2021 at Whispering Pines Lodge.  She was born December 6, 1931 at Stark, WI, the daughter of late Harris and Inez (Cary) Spafford.

Carrie graduated from Tri County High School in 1950.

Carrie married Llewelyn Edward Schroeder July 18, 1953 in Oshkosh, and have...

Ricky L Felts

Ricky L Felts

Jan 14, 2021

Ricky Lee Felts, age 66, of Redgranite, Wisconsin, passed away January 14, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Berlin, Wisconsin from complications of Pneumonia.

Born on January 11, 1955 Ricky was the son of the late Elmer & Anna Felts, he grew up in the Neenah, WI area, moved to Pennsylvania in 1999 to marry Dana...

Sharon B. (Bobby)  Bratel

Sharon B. (Bobby) Bratel

Jan 13, 2021

Sharon Barbara Bratel (nee:  Bobby) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully after a long, courageous battle with Cancer at age 76 on Wednesday, January 13th.

She was born in Chicago to Joseph and Josephine Bobby on September 9, 1944.  Sharon moved to Plainfield as a child and...

Joseph Edward Henke

Joseph Edward Henke

Jan 13, 2021

Joseph E. Henke, age 71, of Almond, passed away Thursday morning, January 13, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 24, 1949 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of John and Myrtle Wendtland Henke.  He married Susan S. Boeck.

Joseph was a 1967 graduate of Almond Bancroft High School and later graduated...

Ulvonta Laula Marissa Nicole Schoneman

Ulvonta Laula Marissa Nicole Schoneman

Jan 12, 2021

Marissa N. (Ulvonta)  Schoneman, age 26, of rural Wautoma, passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2021 in Chicago.  She was born August 3, 1994  in Saginaw, MI to Terry and Amanda Schoneman.  Ulvonta loved animals, gardening and the outdoors.

She will be sadly missed.  Her amazing personality, loving smile and uniqueness will forever be remembered.

She...

Llewelyn E. Schroeder

Llewelyn E. Schroeder

Jan 10, 2021

Llewelyn Edward Schroeder, 91, passed away Sunday, Janaury 10, 2021at Whispering Pines Lodge. He was born in Oshkosh, WI October 15, 1929, the son of the late Edward and Florence (Tetzloff) Schroeder.

Llewelyn was a veteran of the Korean War in the Army 1951-1953, and belonged to the American Legion, Mead-Rath-Gutke Post 339, Almond, WI.

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Harold H Chase Iii

Harold H Chase Iii

Jan 9, 2021

Harold H. Chase, III, son of Harold and Charlene Chase was born on November 23, 1974,  passed away at 46 years of age due to a car accident in the town of Coloma. Harry worked at Kelly Sand and Gravel as a truck driver. Harry loved working on anything with an engine, a natural gift of his. he enjoyed...

Terry Michelle Green

Terry Michelle Green

Jan 9, 2021

Terry M. Green, age 51, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly at the home of her boyfriend Scott Fisher due to complications from existing health issues Saturday morning, January 9, 2021.

She was born February 4, 1969 in Milwaukee to Richard and Leah F. (Fischer) Green.  She grew up in Mequon and attended Homestead High School and Cedarbug...

Kenneth W. Jupp

Kenneth W. Jupp

Jan 8, 2021

Kenneth W. Jupp, of Iola, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2021 at the age of 78.

He was born August 14, 1942 in Milwaukee to Walter and Betty (Feast) Jupp. He married Cathy L. Lyness on August 11, 2007.

Kenneth grew up in the Milwaukee area where he attended high school. After graduation he...

Virginia L. Hansen

Virginia L. Hansen

2021

Virginia L. Hansen age 77, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, November 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born July 22, 1944 in Westfield, the daughter of John and Tressie (Nelson) Courter. she married Jerry R. Hansen on November 12, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2021.

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Harold D. Bartels

Harold D. Bartels

Dec 30, 2020

Harold D. Bartels , age 90, of Wild Rose, formerly of Wautoma, passed away Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born April 25, 1930 in Plainfield the son of Irvin and Merna (Drake) Bartels.  Harold married Blanche Callahan on November 21, 1951 in Arkansas. She preceded him in death on May...

Cory R. Caves

Cory R. Caves

Dec 25, 2020

Cory R. Caves, age 46, of Plainfield, passed away Christmas morning with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 5, 1974 the son of Randall and Deborah Caves.  He married Arika L. Kelley on November 11, 2017 in Plainfield.

Cory was a 1992 graduate of...

Stephen Ralph Randorf

Stephen Ralph Randorf

Dec 21, 2020

Stephen Ralph Randorf, 71, of Milwaukee passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Stephen Randorf was born November 6, 1949 in Portage, the son of Clayton and Kathryn (Pritchard) Randorf.  Steve graduated from New Berlin High School in 1968 and then attended Carroll College University, Waukesha, and graduated in 1972. ...